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Trade FIDES is a supplier of comprehensive, integrated security systems both in the Czech Republic and abroad. The Czech Armed Forces are a long-time client for asset and data protection. When they needed to modernize their access control systems, Trade FIDES turned to ELATEC for a smooth transition between technologies. The reader needed to: Provide a high level of security appropriate for military applications. Support multiple existing transponder technologies with a unified solution. A...

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that it has received new orders worth $62.1 million from the U.S. Armed Services for its advanced, multi-mission robots. 500 more Centaur® unmanned ground systems The U.S. Army, Navy, and other command centers placed orders for nearly 500 more Centaur® unmanned ground systems, including additional spares, antennas, and payload mounting kits. This latest award raises the value of the original Man Transportable...

Ava Security, a Motorola Solutions company, will move into a new partnership with Sektor to distribute its cloud-native video security solution throughout Malaysia. Ava is recognized around the world as being one of a handful of brands that have architected video solutions for a cloud platform. Ava cloud video security solution Ava with the data management system, Ava Aware, connects their cloud-based analytics to pre-existing cameras and cloud-connected cameras. The power of Ava’s cloud...

Supermicro will present at the virtual Nikkei X-TECH EXPO 2020 its latest server and storage system for AI, 5G, IoT, and enterprise markets. Nikkei X- TECH EXPO 2020 is one of the largest technology events in Japan. It brings together representatives from key Japanese and APAC companies to hear the latest global developments from leading hardware, software, and system integrators in storage and server technology. What:  Supermicro Delivers Live Product and Market Updates Where:  N...

3DX-Ray Ltd has announced the appointment of Vincent Deery as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from the 1st of July 2022. Vincent is a highly experienced professional whose successful career beginning at the General Electric Company has encompassed sales, marketing, and business development across high technology sectors (both public and private) including security and defense, power control, oil and petrochemical, and metrology. Vincent's experience After joining 3DX-Ray in 2008 Vin...

Dahua Technology, the globally renowned video-centric company and provider of smart IoT solutions, has announced their new Night Color 2.0 Fusion Camera. Dahua’s Night Color 2.0 Fusion Camera is the only 4 MP camera on the market that has dual-lens technology, providing full-color images in poorly lit scenes. Night Color 2.0 Fusion Camera The Night Color 2.0 Fusion Camera (N45DUD2) has two 4 MP sensors. “One sensor extracts detail from the visible spectrum and the second extracts...

AlertMedia, the threat intelligence, and emergency communication provider announced it will host its inaugural Employee Safety Conference from October 26-28, 2022, at the JW Marriot in Austin, Texas. The three-day event, exclusive to AlertMedia customers, will feature speaker sessions and workshops with safety, security, and business resilience experts from a wide range of leading organizations, including JetBlue, GitHub, the San Diego Padres, AlertMedia, and more....

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the expansion of its Si124 industrial acoustic imaging family of cameras by introducing a new set of sound imaging cameras that feature a wider acoustic detection range, up to 65Khz, and an integrated battery with a quick start power button to make condition monitoring and inspection more efficient and effective. In the industrial world, vacuum leaks, compressed air system leaks, electrical partial discharge, and mechanical tro...

StorMagic®, solving the world’s edge data problems, announced that Hermitage Solutions, a distributor of IT security solutions and services, has joined its distribution network. Hermitage Solutions selected StorMagic’s offering to meet the data protection needs of companies and for the robustness, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness of its products. Contract details  The contract provides for the distribution in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg of StorMagic ARQvault, SvSAN,...

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces that it has received its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Risk Rating score of 16.0 from Sustainalytics, one of the ESG rating companies in the world. Low ESG risk rating Avolon has been recognized by Sustainalytics as being in the ‘Low Risk’ category, reflecting Avolon's strong performance across a broad range of ESG metrics. Based on a scale of 100–0, from highest to lowest risk, Avolon&rsquo...

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces a joint research laboratory with France-based Hubert Curien Laboratory, named the Lasers, Materials, and Colors for Citizen Identity Documents Laboratory, or LAMCID. The Hubert Curien Laboratory is a joint research unit of Jean Monnet University, the National Research Centre, and the Institut d’Optique Graduate School. Improve identity documents LAMCID will host experts from HID and Hubert Curien to conduct a variety of join...

The people out in cyberspace that invade users' privacy are usually the ones users prepare to protect themselves from. Still, what if those people weren’t the only threats to be wary of? According to a recent report from Forrester, this is the case more often than users think. Insider threats at security firms caused 59% of data security incidents over the last year, typically consisting of accounts being misused by internal employees or business associates, resulting in data leaks that...

Major supplier Amberstone Security is the first intelligence and security services provider in the world to offer PACKED, a new fraud prevention solution that gives online retailers video proof that items have been packed and dispatched, helping to tackle loss prevention and increase the transparency of the dispatch process. The pandemic and the resulting boom in online ordering prompted a dramatic rise in false claims of items being undelivered. At the end of 2020, a survey of 3000 UK and US c...

Siemens AG has launched an open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, to accelerate digital transformation and value creation for customers of all sizes in the industry, buildings, grids, and mobility. The business platform makes digital transformation easier, faster, and scalable. Siemens Xcelerator includes a curated portfolio of internet of things (IoT) enabled hardware, software, and digital services from across Siemens and certified third parties; a growing ecosystem of partners;...

ACS Pacesetters are pleased to welcome Nexus Security Limited as the latest company to join the membership. During their recent Security Industry Authority ACS inspection, they achieved a score in the top 15% of all accredited companies, which makes them eligible for membership. The company, part of the Fortel Group of companies, is a specialist construction security provider. Nexus Security provides a national service covering heavy civil construction, infrastructure projects, commercial build...

TDSi announced it has achieved Cyber Essentials Certification which demonstrates the company’s dedication to fully securing its operations as well as its products and services. Backed by the UK Government through the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber Essentials helps any size or type of organization to protect itself and those that rely on it from a range of common and potentially dangerous cyber-attacks. Meeting industry standards Alex Rumsey, Sales Director a...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI), the front-runner in digital buildings, has signed an agreement to acquire Brightly Software, a leading U.S.-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of asset and maintenance management solutions. The acquisition elevates SI to a foremost position in the software market for buildings and built infrastructure. The purchase price is USD 1.575 billion, plus an earn-out. Cloud-based capabilities The acquisition will add Brightly’s well-established cloud-...

As consumers transact more business online than ever, identity verification has become essential to safe digital access. Mitek is making it possible for companies to protect customers’ digital experiences from the moment they open an account through their entire journey.    Identity fraud Almost 50% of U.S. citizens were victims of some form of identity theft between 2020 and 2022, according to the National Council on Identity Theft Protection. The most common forms of id...

Meaningful milestones are meant to be celebrated, so Dahua is particularly excited to mark the 10th anniversary of its patented High Definition Composite Video Interface (HDCVI) technology. HD video Launched in 2012, HDCVI continues to deliver on the promise of lowering costs and maximizing return on investment by delivering long-distance HD video over existing coaxial cable infrastructure. And yet, as security dealers and end-users have discovered, a seamless upgrade experience for analo...

With the upcoming Armed Forces Day, Healix is proud to announce that it has received the Defense Employer Recognition Scheme bronze award from the Ministry of Defense, recognizing its commitment and support for defense personnel. The accolade comes after Healix recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant in a voluntary commitment to support those who serve or have served in the armed forces. Equal access The Covenant ensures that current and past defense personnel and their families a...

Idesco Corp., a New York-based ID card solutions provider, announces the company has launched an easy way for customers to get high-quality proximity cards programmed. Idesco has been paving the way when it comes to ID card solutions and is helping customers stay ahead of the supply chain issues plaguing the industry. Idesco’s line of TopProx cards is allowing organizations to issue proximity cards to employees, tenants, students, or visitors on demand by printing and programming all card...

The first training certificates were recently handed out to Vanderbilt's partners Techpro Vietnam. The certificates were handed out by Melyvn Teo to Techpro’s Mr. Son regarding the company’s ACTpro virtual training certificates. Virtual Classroom Training The Virtual Classroom Training is a half-day training session that starts at 1 pm and ends at 5 pm (local Singapore time). The in-person training hosted in Singapore is provided by trainer Jonny Goh, Project Sales Manager at Vande...

Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company announced that its social impact organization, Pluralsight One, is providing over $2 million in immediate cash grants to existing nonprofit partners and over $1 million in immediate cash grants to four new partners: Girls Who Code, LaunchCode, Npower, and CodePath.org. 5,000 free skills licenses Additionally, Pluralsight has provided product grants totaling approximately 5,000 free Pluralsight Skills licenses to new partners. The grants...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of Prism AI, a software framework that provides classification, object detection, and object tracking, enabling perception engineers to quickly start integrating thermal cameras for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) systems.  Prism AI features Built for automotive perception system developers, Prism includes features such as visible-and-thermal image fusion and advanced ther...

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems held the first Hydrogen Day at the shipyard in Kiel. The occasion was the topping-out ceremony for the hall in which fuel cell production will be located shortly. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has invited various players from the world of hydrogen to the H2 Forum to get to know their visions, present the technologies and innovative projects together with the project partners, and discuss the opportunities of hydrogen in the industry. Hydrogen economy center  Dr....

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced the acquisition of Brazilian manufacturer and reseller of RFID hardware, ACURA. The acquisition enhances HID Global’s RFID portfolio while expanding the company’s presence and relevance in Latin America. RFID applications The addition of ACURA provides HID with an added operations and manufacturing footprint in Brazil, highlighting the company’s commitment to solidifying its business in key markets. Founded in the...

Traditionally, there have been two options for using surveillance cameras in the dark: flooding the scene with visible light, or using Infrared (IR) illumination to discreetly light a scene but only enabling images to be seen in black and white. The success of the surveillance system at night depends on using the correct supplementary lighting to provide artificial illumination. Factors to be considered include whether or not users need color images, the effects of light pollution, and illumina...

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, is introducing UltraDNS2, a dual set of DNS resolution global anycast networks that work seamlessly together to provide even greater redundancy and higher availability of DNS resolution services. The new offering may be purchased only as a bundle, so the second network, UltraDNS2, is exclusively available to customers of UltraDNS. UltraDNS2 provides two networks that offer t...

BriefCam, the provider of video content analytics solutions announced the appointment of Liam Galin as its new Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Galin will take charge of BriefCam’s continued sales and employee growth, scaling the innovative company by building upon BriefCam’s industry leadership and continuing to develop the company’s position in new and existing markets. Video analytics technology “Liam’s combination of experience, culture and drive makes him an...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Pelco to distribute their security and surveillance technology. Pelco, a Motorola Solutions Company, is a pioneer in the design and development of video surveillance solutions including video management and analytics software, infrastructure, cameras, and related services. High-quality, IP video security products For 63 years, Pelco has built a brand and products focused on technology and trust. They...